Slight Celtics Edge
Boston acquired David Lee from Warriors in exchange for Gerald Wallace; Chris Babb.
Boston Celtics Received
- Player David Lee
Golden State Warriors Received
- Player Gerald Wallace
- Player Chris Babb
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
The exchange favored Boston because David Lee delivered the cleaner result. Neither side gained enough value for a decisive grade gap.
Golden State Warriors Perspective
The Warriors cleared David Lee's salary but received little basketball value beyond Gerald Wallace's contract. Golden State received Gerald Wallace; Chris Babb and sent David Lee. The counterpart captured somewhat more durable value, although Golden State's return was not without merit. The displayed team grades for Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors reflect the realized value of the players, draft assets and transaction context that ultimately materialized. The judgment is retrospective and does not assume that every later draft outcome was predictable on the trade date.